Central California

Explore Central California

Explore the beautiful Monterey Coast

Monterey – Carmel – Big Sur Region

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

My visit to the iconic Bixby Bridge in Big Sur

McWay Falls cascading onto a sandy beach, framed by cliffs and lush greenery in Big Sur

My visit to the Iconic McWay Falls in Big Sur

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

Scenic Big Sur Drive: Must-do Stops and Attractions from my visit!

Ocean Ave street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. View of a line of cute shops with flower planters and a sidewalk.

My Carmel-by-the-sea Itinerary for the perfect weekend

A busy street with cars and stores on both sides and a bridge that says Cannery Row Company

My Perfect Monterey Itinerary for 1 to 2 days

Lone Cypress tree at 17 mile drive - a single cyrpess tree on an ocean bluff surrounded by ocean and greenery

Scenic 17-Mile Drive at Pebble Beach (near Monterey)

China Cove at Point Lobos State Park. White sandy beach cove surrounded by green ocean bluffs and aqua blue ocean water

An amazing day hiking at Point Lobos State Natural Preserve

Very beautiful and unique part of California Coast

Santa Barbara – Solvang

The entrance gate of the Santa Barbara Courthouse, showcasing the ornate archway and part of the clock tower above it. The Spanish Colonial Revival details are highlighted against a clear blue sky, emphasizing the building's historic charm.

Top 17 things to do in Santa Barbara from my visit!

a serene beach scene in Santa Barbara, with gentle waves washing onto the sandy shore. The beach is lined with palm trees, and in the distance, you can see a few buildings and mountains under a clear blue sky.

2 days in Santa Barbara Itinerary: Our perfect weekend getaway!

Explore Paso Robles – Central California’s wine country destination

Paso Robles

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles at dusk - Can see the colorful lights illuminating the rolling hills

27 BEST things to do in Paso Robles (besides wineries)

Paso Robles downtown with low brick buildings and a clock tower seen across from the street

My Paso Robles itinerary for an epic weekend

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles at dusk - Can see the colorful lights illuminating the rolling hills and can also see the twilight sky colors and shadows of trees in the background. The best view!

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles: An illuminated evening!

Small towns in Central California

Pismo-Avila-San Luis Obispo-Morro Bay

Morro Rock with a sandy beach and ocean waves in the foreground on a sunny day

A day in Morro Bay: Top Things to do and Itinerary

a very pink dining room with round pink booths at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo

My experience staying at the unique Madonna Inn in SLO

Girl sitting on a bench on a creek trail at San Luis Obispo

A day in San Luis Obispo: Top Things to do

A tiled boardwalk in front of a beach with giant letters sign that reads Pismo Beach

A day in Pismo Beach: Things to do and Itinerary

sandy Avila Beach with a rocky mountain in the background and blue ocean water

Top 7 Things To Do in Avila Beach

Known for its unique desert landscape and lowest elevation point!

Death Valley National Park

View of the Badlands and mountains at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park

One day in Death Valley Itinerary: Visit Top Attractions